Keto Chicken Piccata is made with tender juicy chicken cutlets, smothered in a classic lemon caper butter sauce. It's a delicious 30-minute recipe the whole family will love!

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• ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Chicken Piccata Recipe
• 🛒 What’s in Chicken Piccata
• 🔪 How to Make Gluten Free Chicken Piccata
• Is Chicken Piccata Keto?
• How Many Carbs are in Keto Chicken Piccata?
• What is Traditionally Served with Chicken Piccata?
• Low Carb Chicken Piccata Variations
• Where Does Piccata Originate From?
• What is Piccata Sauce Made of?
• What's the Difference Between Piccata and Francese?
• More Keto Chicken Recipes

❤️ Why You’ll Love this Chicken Piccata Recipe

• Tender juicy chicken cutlets
• Smothered in a lemony butter sauce
• Briny capers add classic piccata flavor
• Easy to make in under 30 minutes
• Family friendly

Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or the perfect entree to serve guests at your next dinner party, you just can't beat the wonderful flavors in this chicken piccata recipe.  

This version is a Keto-friendly adaptation of traditional chicken piccata. Tender cutlets are dredged in almond flour, pan seared and topped with a super flavorful lemon caper sauce. It’s quick, easy and deliciously low carb.

If you love the subtle lemony flavors in this chicken piccata sauce, you should also try this Red Snapper with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce and this Lemon Chicken recipe.

🛒 What’s in Chicken Piccata

• Chicken
• Chicken broth
• Super fine almond flour
• Grated parmesan cheese
• White wine
• Fresh lemon juice
• Butter
• Garlic
• Capers
• Fresh parsley
• Olive oil
• Lemon zest
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Large skillet
• Mini chopper
• Meat mallet
• Meat thermometer

🔪 How to Make Gluten Free Chicken Piccata

Take 3 chicken breasts and filet them, giving you 6 pieces.  

Place each piece inside 2 pieces of plastic wrap and gently tenderize them using a meat mallet. 

Tip: This will help thin them out a bit and also allow them to cook more evenly.

In a dish large enough for a piece of chicken, add in the almond flour and grated Parmesan cheese then mix them together with the salt and pepper. 

I like to run them through a mini chopper to grind them a little finer.

Coat each piece of the chicken in the mixture, shaking off any excess. 

Tip: You’re looking for a very light coating, so don’t press the chicken into the mixture.

Heat a large skillet to medium and add in 1 tablespoon of the butter and olive oil.

Sauté each piece for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer. 

Set the chicken aside and add in the garlic, then sauté for about 15 seconds, making sure you don’t brown it.

Deglaze the pan by adding in the white wine, scraping up any brown bits of flavor.  Add in the chicken broth, capers, lemon juice and zest and continue simmering until it has slightly reduced.

Tip: You're not looking for a thick gravy-like sauce, it will be on the thinner side.

Add in the remaining butter and stir in the parsley.  Simmer another minute or so, then add the chicken back in just to coat in the sauce and heat it through.

Serve with a drizzle of the sauce over the top, capers and another squeeze of lemon.

Is Chicken Piccata Keto?

Classic chicken piccata consists of chicken dredged in regular flour. Though it's only a small dusting of flour, it still contains carbs that piccata made using almond flour doesn't. That single substitution makes it perfectly suitable for Keto or low carb diets.

How Many Carbs are in Keto Chicken Piccata?

In this recipe, there are only 3 net carbs per serving, making this a super low carb entree.

What is Traditionally Served with Chicken Piccata?

Traditionally, Chicken Piccata is served with pasta or over mashed potatoes. But, to help keep the meal low carb, you can serve it with a simple side salad, zucchini noodles or with one of these sides:

• Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
• Mashed Cauliflower
• Grilled Broccolini
• Air Fryer Brussels
• Air Fryer Green Beans

Low Carb Chicken Piccata Variations

• Capers: Not a capers fan? You can use chopped artichoke hearts or green olives instead. Both will provide a similar briny bit of flavor.

• Chicken: This recipe calls for chicken breasts cutlets, but if you have chicken thighs on hand they will work well also. The cooking time may vary, so make sure to check the internal temperature for doneness.

• Wine: Use your favorite white wine, but you can use any white wine that’s not too dry or sweet. Pinot Grigio and chardonnay both add a really good flavor. You can also omit it and use additional Chicken Broth or some Chicken Stock.

• Parsley: Though fresh is preferred, you can always use dried parsley if that's what you happen to have stocked.

Where Does Piccata Originate From?

Piccata, an Italian word that means larded, originated in Italy but is traditionally made with veal. When "piccata" is used as a cooking term, it means to prepare meat or fish by slicing and sautéing it in a sauce containing lemon, butter, and spices.

Surprisingly, the chicken version of piccata actually gets its origin from here in the US.

What is Piccata Sauce Made of?

Whether you use it with chicken or for veal this gluten-free piccata sauce is made with white wine, butter, almond flour, lemon juice, broth, parsley and capers.

What's the Difference Between Piccata and Francese?

The two dishes are similar in several ways. The main difference between the two is that with Chicken Francese the chicken breasts is first dipped in flour, then into a beaten egg mixture, before being cooked.

For piccata, you do not need an egg wash. The other main difference is that piccata always includes capers, while Francese does not.

More Keto Chicken Recipes

• Lemon Chicken
• Tuscan Chicken
• Chicken Francese
• Chicken Parmesan
• Creamy Dijon Chicken
• French Onion Chicken